The Kirschbaum Family Foundation
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists awards to organizations in New York and Connecticut, including museums, arts organizations, and educational institutions.
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kirschbaum Family Foundation gave $5K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $440), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,280
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $440
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $178
- Total assets
- $96,118
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kirschbaum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Lipsky Seidman - 120 W 45 St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-6444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kirschbaum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Syracuse University Press ($3K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 18% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kirschbaum Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $218. How we count
Medians: $175 first-time, $180 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Press Syracuse, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $3,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $500 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $300 |
| Morgan Library & Museum New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $210 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $180 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford West Hartford, CT | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $175 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $175 |
| Real Art Ways Hartford, CT | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $150 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purposes | $140 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,118 | $6,886 | $9,232 | $5,280 | 12 | $6,750 | $4,562 | $4,301 |
| 2023 | $98,462 | $9,825 | $7,845 | $4,260 | 11 | $5,560 | $7,678 | $4,485 |
| 2022 | $96,482 | $5,268 | $9,032 | $5,278 | 19 | $6,528 | $3,031 | $4,913 |
| 2021 | $100,246 | $4,293 | $3,264 | — | — | $1,000 | $2,303 | $5,068 |
| 2020 | $99,217 | $1,486 | $6,390 | $2,100 | 11 | — | $1,398 | $4,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirschbaum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in the arts and culture and education sectors. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its mission as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting significant works of art across times and cultures. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art. Real Art Ways describes itself as a multidisciplinary arts organization that presents and supports contemporary artists and engages audiences and communities. The University of Rochester describes its work as providing higher education, research, and charitable patient care services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $5,280. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median of $178. The largest awards were $3,000 to Syracuse University Press and $500 to Yale University. Other awards included $300 to the Whitney Museum, $250 to the Morgan Library & Museum, $210 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and $180 to the Museum of Modern Art. Each grant was reported for the furtherance of tax-exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Kirschbaum as director, president, and treasurer; Jacqueline Methany as director and secretary; and Arthur Nager as director.
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation is led by Robert Kirschbaum, Director, President & Trs on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Kirschbaum
Director, President & Trs
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Nager
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Methany
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Kirschbaum Family Foundation
How much does The Kirschbaum Family Foundation give each year?
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation gave $5K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 11 grants.
What is The Kirschbaum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $178, and its average grant was $440, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kirschbaum Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kirschbaum Family Foundation give grants?
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Who are The Kirschbaum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Syracuse University Press ($3,000), Yale University ($500) and Whitney Museum ($300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kirschbaum Family Foundation?
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kirschbaum Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in the arts and culture and education sectors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kirschbaum Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kirschbaum Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kirschbaum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4130880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kirschbaum Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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